Azelastine Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Azelastine side effects may include drowsiness, headache, fatigue, indigestion, and dry mouth. Rare Azelastine side effects may include nausea, nervousness, cough, stuffy nose, and throat irritation.

Azelastine Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Azelastine side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Azelastine is one of the new types of antihistamines that cause no or less drowsiness. Azelastine works by blocking the release of histamine from the cell at the histamine receptor site and relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies and hay fever like the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. Azelastine's effect begins in an hour and lasts up to twelve hours.

AZELASTINE CAUTION

Avoid Azelastine if you are allergic or sensitive to it.

Those who have kidney disease should be given smaller doses.

AZELASTINE INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Azelastine with erythromycin or ketoconazole.

Otherwise, Azelastine is less likely than other antihistamine to interact with drugs.

AZELASTINE AND PREGNANCY

Though generally considered safe, do not take Azelastine without the advice of your physician if you are or planning to become pregnant.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Azelastine as it does pass into breast milk.

AZELASTINE DOSES

Nasal Spray

CHILDREN (5-11 years)
1 spray in each nostril twice daily.

ADULTS (12and older)
2 sprays in each nostril twice daily.

AZELASTINE OVERDOSE

Azelastine overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, nervousness, and dry mouth. In case of Azelastine overdose, seek medical help right away.

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